Ambadiha - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Ambadiha is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Rairangpur and around 69 km from Baripada. Badjharan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambadiha is 388214. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 757048 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Ambadiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rairangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ambadiha

As per Census 2011, Ambadiha village has a total population of 845 people, consisting of 405 males and 440 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 474 literate and 371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 255 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ambadiha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population845405440
Child Population (0–6 yrs)985048
Scheduled Castes (SC)653332
Scheduled Tribes (ST)255125130
Literate Population474270204
Illiterate Population371135236

Nearby Villages of Ambadiha

Ambadiha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AsanaSouth-East1.24 km
BadjharanNorth-West1.39 km
ChadripahadiWest1.48 km
JodiaNorth-East1.56 km
BhalujodiNorth-East1.76 km
DamudibedaSouth1.97 km
SanjharanNorth-West2.16 km
MundhathakuraSouth-West2.57 km
BaghiatangarSouth-East2.63 km
DhobadihaNorth-West2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ambadiha

Ambadiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Ambadiha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ambadiha is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambadiha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ambadiha village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ambadiha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ambadiha village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ambadiha

Where is Ambadiha located?

Ambadiha village is located in Bijatala Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ambadiha?

The Gram Panchayat of Ambadiha is Badjharan.

What is the pincode of Ambadiha?

The pincode of Ambadiha is 757048.

What is the population of Ambadiha?

Ambadiha has a total population of 845, including 405 males and 440 females.

How many households are there in Ambadiha?

There are 228 households in Ambadiha.

What is the literacy rate in Ambadiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ambadiha is 56.09%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 46.36%.